Towson Retreat Guest Guide

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Towson Retreat Guest Guide

DoorDash Picks

Everything's delicious. Great vegan/vegetarian menu. Try the spring rolls. Closed on Mondays.
Spice and Dice Thai Restaurant
1220A East Joppa Road
Everything's delicious. Great vegan/vegetarian menu. Try the spring rolls. Closed on Mondays.
Indian and Nepali cuisine. They have chicken tikka pizza. Best samosas.
Kohinoor
5926 York Road
Indian and Nepali cuisine. They have chicken tikka pizza. Best samosas.
Sushi + American Chinese food classics
Sushi Ichiban Towson
Sushi + American Chinese food classics
A classic spot in walking distance.
The Cheesecake Factory
A classic spot in walking distance.

Shopping, Dining & Entertainment

Nordstrom Rack, Zara, Pottery Barn, Bath & Body Works, J. Crew, Cheesecake Factory, Round 1 Bowling. Literally everything.
95 locals recommend
Towson Town Center
825 Dulaney Valley Rd
95 locals recommend
Nordstrom Rack, Zara, Pottery Barn, Bath & Body Works, J. Crew, Cheesecake Factory, Round 1 Bowling. Literally everything.
Target, Walmart, Marshalls, Michaels, Home Goods, DSW, Burlington, the list goes on...
Towson Place
1238 Putty Hill Ave
Target, Walmart, Marshalls, Michaels, Home Goods, DSW, Burlington, the list goes on...
Cinemark Movie Theater, World of Beer, Shake Shack, Urban Outfitters
Circle East
107 East Joppa Road
Cinemark Movie Theater, World of Beer, Shake Shack, Urban Outfitters
Local Markets & Outdoor Summer Concerts
46 locals recommend
Belvedere Square
529 E Belvedere Ave
46 locals recommend
Local Markets & Outdoor Summer Concerts
I mean, it's IKEA. And it's 15 minutes away.
IKEA
8352 Honeygo Boulevard
I mean, it's IKEA. And it's 15 minutes away.
Breakfast spot
First Watch
Breakfast spot
Worth the 20 minute drive for delicious Jamaican cuisine AND great service :) Hours vary by the day. Check the website.
Island Spice Grille & Lounge
Worth the 20 minute drive for delicious Jamaican cuisine AND great service :) Hours vary by the day. Check the website.
IG-worthy upscale dining less than a mile away. Weekend brunch. Reservations recommended.
Perennial
IG-worthy upscale dining less than a mile away. Weekend brunch. Reservations recommended.

Things To Do Around Towson

Historic Maryland winery
Boordy Vineyards
Historic Maryland winery
Birding, biking and a full events calendar
Cromwell Valley Park
2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd
Birding, biking and a full events calendar
Old-fashioned drive-in theater featuring a concessions area & twilight movie showings since 1956
30 locals recommend
Bengie's Drive-In Theatre
3417 Eastern Blvd
30 locals recommend
Old-fashioned drive-in theater featuring a concessions area & twilight movie showings since 1956
Year-round festivals and events of all kinds.
7 locals recommend
Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Rd
7 locals recommend
Year-round festivals and events of all kinds.
Gunpowder features more than 120 miles of multi-use trails, protected state wildlands, historic sites, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and ​a swimming beach and marina.
10 locals recommend
Gunpowder Falls State Park
7200 Graces Quarters Road
10 locals recommend
Gunpowder features more than 120 miles of multi-use trails, protected state wildlands, historic sites, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and ​a swimming beach and marina.

When in the City...

Specializes in Maryland brunch. They don't take reservations, so we recommend going on a weekday morning.
35 locals recommend
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park
513 W Cold Spring Ln
35 locals recommend
Specializes in Maryland brunch. They don't take reservations, so we recommend going on a weekday morning.
A Highlandtown staple. Buon appetito
21 locals recommend
Di Pasquale's Marketplace
3700 Toone Street
21 locals recommend
A Highlandtown staple. Buon appetito
Beachfront fun in the heart of downtown
32 locals recommend
Sandlot
1000 Wills St
32 locals recommend
Beachfront fun in the heart of downtown
Asian fusion + comfort food in Hampden
49 locals recommend
Ekiben
1622 Eastern Ave
49 locals recommend
Asian fusion + comfort food in Hampden
Maryland Film Festival host specializing in first-run independent & foreign film showings.
138 locals recommend
Charles Theatre
1711 N Charles St
138 locals recommend
Maryland Film Festival host specializing in first-run independent & foreign film showings.
Always a great time. Ample parking and outside food allowed.
8 locals recommend
Urban Axes Baltimore
1 N Haven St
8 locals recommend
Always a great time. Ample parking and outside food allowed.
Italian cuisine. Great date spot. Heated outdoor spaces. Reservations required.
Limoncello Baltimore
Italian cuisine. Great date spot. Heated outdoor spaces. Reservations required.
Industrial-chic food hall with multiple dining options and cuisines, not to mention the BEST ice cream in Baltimore (Taharka Brothers).
80 locals recommend
R. House
301 W 29th St
80 locals recommend
Industrial-chic food hall with multiple dining options and cuisines, not to mention the BEST ice cream in Baltimore (Taharka Brothers).
Our favorite spot in Fell’s Point. Everything is delicious - especially the vegetarian options. Right on the water. Swanky, but dressing up not required.
7 locals recommend
Ampersea
1417 Thames St
7 locals recommend
Our favorite spot in Fell’s Point. Everything is delicious - especially the vegetarian options. Right on the water. Swanky, but dressing up not required.

Specialty Grocery

6 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3800 Boston St
6 locals recommend
32 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
800 Kenilworth Dr
32 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
300 Towson Row
Nearest grocery store. A 15 minute walk. Lots of great prepared options.
17 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
838 Dulaney Valley Rd
17 locals recommend
Nearest grocery store. A 15 minute walk. Lots of great prepared options.